Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review: Ram Gopal Varma Calls It Sholay x 100 Level Film

The first Dhurandhar 2 movie review is out and it’s massive. Ram Gopal Varma compares the film to Sholay and predicts record-breaking success.

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After a few hours, the much-awaited sequel of last year’s blockbuster, Dhurandhar, will hit the cinema. Although we have to wait for a few hours, the first Dhurandhar 2 movie review from Ram Gopal Varma is already creating massive noise online. 

The filmmaker has gone all out to praise director Aditya Dhar’s latest film. Before its theatrical release, this early review is being discussed. So, let us find out what he said. 

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Dhurandar 2 review: “Sholay x 100 level magnificence”

After the preview screening, he couldn’t stop himself by sharing his thoughts. In his Dhurandhar 2 review, he compared the film to legendary classics like Sholay and Mughal-e-Azam. 

According to him, Dhurandhar 2 runs on a completely different scale. He claimed that the impact of the film goes far beyond what viewers have seen so far. He also called out older classics by saying that: 

“Films like Sholay and Mughal-e-Azam will look like a TV serial in front of this movie”

This statement has sparked debate. However, it also shows just how strongly he feels about it. 

This Dhurandhar Revenge Review has set expectations sky-high even before audiences, and we get to judge the film ourselves.

Dhurandhar Revenge Review: Praise for direction and storytelling

The focus of this review is on Aditya Dhar’s direction. Varma suggested that he has broken all old storytelling patterns and pushed cinematic boundaries. 

He even went as far as saying that the “definition of a director” could start with Aditya Dhar after it, an unusually strong endorsement in an industry filled with established names.

Surprisingly, he also requested global filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan to watch the film on its first day.  Such appreciations have only boosted the excitement for the movie among fans. 

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Dhurandhar 2 movie review: Ranveer Singh and ensemble cast

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Its cast is also a talking point of this review. It has Ranveer Singh in the lead, alongside R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt.

Based on the early reaction, the performance of Ranveer is expected to push the intensity that we have noticed in the first instalment. Since both films were reportedly shot together, it continues the story without any major gap. 

This continuity is one reason why the review of Dhurandhar 2 is already depending toward strong audience engagement.

 Dhurandar 2 review: Box office expectations skyrocket

This review is not only about the cinematic quality. Ram Gopal Varma predicted that if the film crosses ₹1500–2000 crore, it could shake the current dominance of South Indian films.

The first film reportedly earned around ₹1,300 crore throughout the world. Early ticket sales for the sequel are already impressive. According to reports, 4 to 7 lakh tickets have already been booked before the theatrical release. 

The day 1 collection is projected to be around ₹ 33.6 crores to ₹ 39.5 crores. Moreover, the expected paid preview collection of Dhurandhar 2 is projected between ₹42 crores and ₹47 crores. In short, Dhurandhar 2 advance booking collection till now is set to skyrocket. 

Advance bookings, late-night shows, and early morning screenings in many cities indicate strong demand. All these factors are adding weight to the ongoing Dhurandhar Revenge Review discussions.

Dhurandhar Revenge Review: Hype vs reality

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While the Dhurandhar Revenge Review from Ram Gopal Varma is extremely positive, it has also raised one big question—can the film actually meet such massive expectations? We will let you know after its release. 

Calling any film the “birth of a new cinematic order” is not something audiences hear every day. This has created buzz among the fans. 

Still, we cannot ignore the buzz around Dhurandhar 2. The mixture of strong pre-release hype, a popular first instalment, and a star-studded cast has placed the film in a strong position ahead of release.

Final thoughts

This Dhurandhar 2 movie review from Ram Gopal Varma has helped the film gain early buzz. Whether this is an accurate or a fake review will only be clear after its cinematic release.  Tomorrow is the Dhurandhar 2 release date, but its paid preview will start tonight. 

As of now, the review of Dhurandhar 2 has ensured one thing: all eyes are on its release day. We will share our honest review tonight or tomorrow. So stay tuned with us. 

Are you excited to watch it? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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Published: 18 March 2026 at 2:38 PM